Big Sky Fall

September 25, 2013 in BLOG POST, Travel

Big Sky Fall Fall is one of the best times to be in Montana. The trees are slowly turning, the weather is generally favorable and the day-by-day lighting is a photographers dream. I started my trip off with a little trout fishing in Holter Lake. The lake is a incredible intricate lake; one that Lewis and Clark navigated on their way through the State. I was fortunate enough to see some beautiful Big Horn Sheep, Antelope and lots of deer like usual. Most of the shots are taken with a Nikon D800 or a Nikon D600. The animal shots are with a 300mm 2.8 1.7x Tele convertor.

The largest Trout I have ever caught! Beautiful Rainbow Trout!

Holter Lake. The mountain ranges surrounding the lake are incredible.

I was trying to be sneaky and get a photograph of some White Tail's feeding on some apples. I got caught and they took off running.

A beautiful Morning on Lake Holter

Amazing Skies and country.

Our fishing Partner. Bim's!

Big Sky Country!

Nice White Tail feeding on some apples.

A nice big Antelope. He had a harem of females with him.

Calm Holter Lake morning.

Missouri River, feeding into Holter Lake.

Love the big skies!

Hit the Ground Running!

August 29, 2013 in BLOG POST, Travel, Vancouver Photography, Weddings

Hit the Ground Running! This past week and a half have proved to be a crazy work week.

I flew in 4 planes, 5 helicopters (1 with the doors off), Up and down to Langara Island in Haida Gwaii twice, photographed 3 Weddings, Spent hours in a boat shooting in the rain, photographed a Galla at one of the most amazing hotels in Downtown Vancouver, photographed a Canucks Kids Camp, Baby Portraits and managed to finish editing a Wedding in my spare time!

Instead of posting multiple individual posts, I have decided to post them all together!

Here is a sample of my work week!!!

My OFFICE; A.M. and P.M. !

There is nothing else I would rather take pictures of then these amazing creatures!

Photographed the release of this little guy!

Started my morning off with a Doors Off Chopper Ride. Photographing the Shot Gun start for the Fishing For Kids Derby, West Coast Fishing Club in Haida Gwaii.

Just imagine the massive Chinook Salmon that could be just sitting in this Kelp!

Seriously obsessed with theses guys!

These big Sea Lions are super territorial and Smelly!

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Jenna and Sam's Harrison Wedding!

Jenna and Sam's Wonderful Harrison Hot Springs Wedding.

Loved the Sun Flowers!

Apparently this was some kind of street fighter gaming thing!

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Gary & Shannon's Vancouver Wedding Bash!

Gary and Shannon had a wonderful slightly rainy Vancouver Wedding.

The boys!

Downtown and cruising around!

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Shannon & Sean's Steveston Wedding

Shannon's Red HOT Dress!

We defiantly moved a "no entry" sign out of the way for this pic.

Nice FORM!

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Meet Sebastian!

Shot with my New Nikon D800!

"don't eat that stick!!"

Mama Robyn and Her wonderful Sabastian.

Well That is all. I am tired and Now its time to Rest! Thanks to everyone who helped to make my week busy!

A ride Through Chepo

July 26, 2013 in BLOG POST, Travel

A Ride Through Chepo! Its that time again. The beautiful Mama Nido, (stands for Mothers Nest); has been pulled out of the water to get a face lift. At the Chepo Ship Yard in Panama, she sits looking a bit tired and weary. Flame torches and welders tirelessly work away at her haul; patching and scraping away the salt water damage. Its been a interesting process to watch how huge slabs of steel can be cut and welded into place. The yard is HOT and very smelly, mostly due to the fish processing plant across the way.

With a couple more weeks left to go, she is due for a fresh paint job and then she will be one her way back to the ocean; housing the Famous Picaflor and The Hooker, fishing boats!

The Chepo Ship yard.

James working hard!

Some of the ship yard workers, working in the Hot Haul of the boat. Temperatures over 100 Degree's inside.

This is how they haul boats in and out of the water. An old train rail system, full with cables and pulleys. The ship Yard worker's are waiting to through lines onto the ship.

Ship Yard Welder

Mediterranean Life

July 10, 2013 in BLOG POST, Travel

Mediterranean life

I was incredibly lucky to spend the past 8 Days on the beautiful Island of Malta. Its an amazing country full of kind people, good food, incredible history and of course; amazing architecture. The rugged Island coast line boast some of the most impressive fortified cities, build centuries ago during the time of the Crusaders and the Ottoman Empire. The Island is overwhelmingly historical and the architecture of the cities is definitely impressive. Malta sit's only around 90km or so off the coast of Sicily and you can definitely see the influence in the food in Malta. Fresh pasta's, sauces and fish!

Here are some samples of my Mediterranean trip!

The amazing Commando restaurant, owned by my friend Rossana and Damien Ciappara. The food was amazing and the service and atmosphere made me to and eat there almost every night!